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full or promise
had a bright future in publishing; the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career; a hopeful new singer on Broadway
(adj) undimmed
not made dim or less bright
undimmed headlights; surprisingly the curtain started to rise while the houselights were still undimmed
having striking color
bright dress; brilliant tapestries; a bird with vivid plumage
(adj) smart
characterized by quickness and ease in learning
some children are brighter in one subject than another; smart children talk earlier than the average
(adj) burnished, shining, shiny, lustrous
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
bright silver candlesticks; a burnished brass knocker; she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves; rows of shining glasses; shiny black patents
(adj) brilliant
clear and sharp and ringing
the bright sound of the trumpet section; the brilliant sound of the trumpets
(adv) brightly, brilliantly
with brightness
the stars shone brilliantly; the windows glowed jewel bright